In this video, a math teacher demonstrates how to solve a standardized test math question involving reflections over the Y axis. The teacher explains the concept and provides step-by-step instructions for finding the image of a point...

In this math video, the teacher explains the concept of functions and demonstrates how to determine if a graph is a function using the vertical line test. The teacher also shows how to identify a non-function in a table of values by...

In this short math video we will answer a standardized math test question using tree diagrams & compound probability. We will begin by reading the question and using the provided information to understand the tree diagram. We will then...

In this short math video we will answer a standardized math test question where we identify and understand fractions & percents in the real world. We will decode, interpret and understand the math question. We will write a percent as a...

Effective readers use the characteristics of text to their advantage. Whether consciously or subconsciously, knowing how to use these cues to your advantage will help you to strategically read and engage with text at a more effective...

Multiple-choice questions can be tricky because they test your ability to think critically. There are strategies, however, to increase your chances of finding the best answer when taking multiple-choice tests. In this lesson, you'll...

In this video, the teacher reviews how to find angles in triangles using the triangle angle sum theorem. The teacher walks through four parts of a standardized math test question, showing step-by-step how to find missing angle...

In this video, the teacher explains how to use the vertical line test to determine if a graph represents a function or not. They go through four examples and also show how to find a missing value in a table to make it not a function. The...

Today we continue our lesson on double words in a sentence. Double words in a sentence look weird at first glance and may even confuse the reader. This certainly is an awkward construction, but today we’ll tackle another pair of double...

In this video, we take a look at the analytical and expository thesis statements and compare them to the argumentative thesis statement. The purpose of your paper will determine your thesis statement. Examples are given.

In today’s video we’ll continue with our lesson on Reduced Adverb or Adverbial Clauses. This is an advanced lesson so students will need to be familiar with the present and past participle as well as the perfect aspect of verbs. This...

Idioms are a form of figurative language that require a critical understanding of the expressions. Not to be taken literally, idioms are analogous to the literal representation they evoke. These eleven summer idioms relate to summer...

You probably already know that adverbs are words that modify adjectives, verbs, other adverbs, phrases, and entire sentences. And conjunctive adverbs, also called adverbial conjunctions, connectors, connective adverbs, linkers, linking...

In this video lesson, the teacher explains scatter plots and how they are used to show the relationship between two sets of data. They cover different types of relationships, including linear and nonlinear, and how to interpret the data...

In this video lesson, we explore similar figures and indirect measurement in math. We learn about corresponding sides and angles, how to use similarity to solve problems, and even how to find the height of an object using indirect...

In this video, the teacher explains how to identify patterns and associations in a scatter plot using a standardized math test question as an example. The viewer is guided through each answer choice and taught to recognize outliers,...

In this video lesson, you will learn how to graph a system of linear equations and solve them by identifying the point of intersection. You will also learn how to check your solutions to ensure they are true for both equations in the...

In this video, a math teacher demonstrates how to interpret a graph and answer standardized math test questions. The teacher covers topics such as finding the distance a car traveled in a certain amount of time, calculating the average...

This video reviews a math test prep question on comparing mean and mean absolute deviation (MAD) using line plots to record the number of whales seen on morning and afternoon whale watch trips. The teacher explains how to find the mean...

In this video, the teacher explains how to identify the slope and Y intercept of a linear function from a table using a standardized math test question as an example. They demonstrate how to find the slope and Y intercept by analyzing...

In this math lesson, the teacher discusses the concept of a function and uses a table to demonstrate how adding an ordered pair can affect whether or not the relationship between X and Y is a function. The viewer is asked to determine if...

Recognizing text structure will help you be a better reader. Once you are familiar with the text's organizational pattern, you can make predictions as you read and form a mental map. In this lesson, we cover eight elements or structure...

An article is a word that defines a noun. Therefore, an article is technically an adjective. Without articles, we wouldn’t be able to refer to specific or particular nouns or to non-specific or non-particular nouns. This is because...

This lesson is an introduction to reducing adverb or adverbial clauses. There may be times when you will want to reduce the adverb clause. The reduced adverb clause is especially used in formal writing by adding variety to your sentence...